Scottish Cup dream date with Celtic will be "least important game this season" for Buckie Thistle says manager Graeme Stewart
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The biggest match in Buckie Thistle's history doesn't rank high in importance according to their manager.
Jags take on Scottish champions Celtic in the Scottish Cup fourth round on January 21 in front of a large TV audience, a guaranteed money spinner for the Victoria Park side.
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And while Buckie boss Graeme Stewart is relishing the occasion when his team enters the Scottish footballing limelight at Celtic Park, he doesn't see it as a game that matters in his quest for silverware.
It will soon be seven years since Jags lasted lifted a piece of silverware, when they won the Highland League title in 2016-17.
Since then it has been a case of last-day title agonies, cup final heartaches and hard luck stories for the green and whites.
Stewart is desperate to end Jags' trophy wait and knows that the big Celtic clash will have no bearing on that mission for honours.
"The priority is winning the Highland League and this Celtic game is a complete bonus for us," he said.
"The fact that we've got there means we are winners already. It will create a lot of memories for everyone associated with the club and it will be some occasion.
"But it's the least important game this season, really, because we want to win trophies and we know we aren't going to win the Scottish Cup.
"We will go to Celtic Park, try and be competitive and enjoy our day. It will be a great day for Buckie."
